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Step 11 - Move the Probe Head into Port 4

For the ACR3 Probe Changer, you must follow additional procedures after the DCC measurement is done. This process includes steps to visually align the probe rack through a sight hole.

The prompt for moving the probe head is:

PC-DMIS Message

Move the ACR3 so that port 4 is directly behind the autojoint on the probe head.

Slowly move the probe head directly back into the docked position in port 4.

Try to move only along the one axis if possible.

When in position, Click OK

Prompt for moving the probe head into port 4

The prompt for aligning the probe rack through a sight hole is:

PC-DMIS Message

Slowly move the probe head along the direction of + or - ACR3 travel as needed until the alignment circle is centered in the alignment window above port 1.

For more information about the alignment circle and alignment window please refer to the ACR3 manual.

When in position, click OK

Prompt for aligning the probe rack

1. Use your machine's jog box to slowly move the probe rack to the left or right until the square sight hole aligns with the round hole underneath, as shown below:

View of the visual alignment of the probe rack

2. Once this is done, click OK at the last prompt, as shown below:

PC-DMIS Message

Move the probe head clear of the ACR3 then click OK to complete this procedure.

Prompt for moving the probe head clear of the ACR3

The ACR3 calibration is now complete.

3. Move the probe out and away from the rack's port 4 position. Return the rack to its right-most side of travel.

In the next step, you review the calibration results.